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Wakefield Council recently opened a new play area designed and
installed by Yorkshire based Sutcliffe Play.
The new £60,000 play area at Friarwood Valley Gardens has
created a natural themed area within the gardens that is designed
to attract young children and families to picnic and play.
The area was developed following consultation with local
volunteer group Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens, and features
a wide range of equipment for toddlers and juniors including
Sutcliffe Play’s new Orchard equipment.
Orchard is a range of environmentally friendly play equipment
which encourages physical and imaginative play and social
interaction. The wood-based units are designed to complement
natural play settings like Friarwood Valley Gardens. A range of
inclusive equipment has also been installed to allow children of all
abilities to play side-by-side with each other.
Wakefield Council secured a £60,000 grant for the development
of the new play area from WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental
Ltd, a non-profit making Environmental Body registered to fund
profits which are eligible under the Landfill Communities Fund).
Cllr Maureen Cummings, Cabinet Member for Environment and
Communities at Wakefield Council said at Wakefield Council
says: “Friarwood Valley Gardens is a designated Grade II Historic
Garden and Conservation area so it is important that the play area
reflects the natural theme of the gardens. We’ve worked closely
with Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens to ensure the new area
complements the environment.
“We believe the new play and picnic area will have a long-lasting
positive impact on the local community. Alongside new and
exciting play opportunities for children the new seating and
picnic benches will encourage a whole new user group of families
and young children.”
www.sutcliffeplay.co.uk